Plant Manager: Lean, Safe, High-Impact Manufacturing Leader

Sealed Air Corporation; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Hodgkins, IL is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its Hodgkins manufacturing facility within the Protective Packaging division. This role carries full accountability for plant performance and serves as the senior on-site leader, responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

The Plant Manager will set the vision and direction for the facility, build organizational capability, and lead Lean transformation that enhances productivity and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years as a Plant Manager or equivalent site leader.
• Demonstrated success driving operational and cultural transformation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing plant‑level P&L performance.
• Deep expertise in safety, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with experience optimizing industrial systems.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Own Plant Performance: Lead all aspects of site operations with full accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, and financial results.
• Set Strategic Direction: Translate business objectives into a clear operational strategy, ensuring execution against short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Build Organizational Capability: Develop leadership bench strength, elevate team performance, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance reliability.
• Lead Through Change: Champion and execute change initiatives that strengthen agility, performance, and cultural alignment.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Establish and sustain a zero‑harm environment while maintaining regulatory and environmental compliance.
• Optimize Assets & Processes: Leverage technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and overall plant efficiency.
• Partner Cross‑Functionally: Collaborate with supply chain, commercial, and finance leaders to align execution with customer and business needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred)

5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or higher)

Strong financial acumen with plant‑level P&L experience

Matrixed, global organization leadership

Job description

Sealed Air Corporation in Hodgkins, IL is seeking a Plant Manager to lead its Hodgkins manufacturing facility within the Protective Packaging division. This role carries full accountability for plant performance and serves as the senior on-site leader, responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

The Plant Manager will set the vision and direction for the facility, build organizational capability, and lead Lean transformation that enhances productivity and asset